EDD822 Qualitative Research Design and Methods (3 cr.)

Prerequisite(s): EDD809 , EDD814 , EDD820 , EDD821 
This course provides an in-depth look at qualitative research methods through exploration of qualitative research paradigms; various qualitative methodologies; design, implementation, analysis, and presentation issues; the use of technological data analysis tools in qualitative research; and ethical issues.

Upon completion of the course, students are expected to be able to do the following:

1. Analyze, synthesize, and evaluate research ethics to a qualitative design.
2. Analyze, synthesize, and evaluate the applications of various qualitative methods.
3. Analyze, synthesize, and evaluate qualitative sampling methods.
4. Develop qualitative data collection instruments.
5. Analyze, synthesize, and evaluate researcher and subject qualification requirements.
6. Analyze, synthesize, and evaluate qualitative design validity.
7. Analyze, synthesize, and evaluate qualitative data analysis including coding.
8. Evaluate qualitative data analysis.
9. Demonstrate appropriate research writing style (APA).
10. Design a qualitative research study.